Cost of Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation

Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation Cost

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The cost of installing a bathroom fan will increase or decrease based upon a number of factors. This article is intended to provide you a checklist of questions to ask yourself and your contractor.

This key will serve as your guide:

$0 = No additional cost
$ = Standard cost
$$ = Additional cost

Questions to Ask Yourself

Am I replacing an existing fan or installing a new unit?

$ - When replacing an existing bathroom fan.

$$ - When installing a new bathroom vent fan. (This will require ductwork and some electric wiring)

What kind of bathroom fan do I want?

$ - When a standard bathroom exhaust fan is installed.

$$ - When a decorative bath fan or a fan that doubles as a light fixture is installed.

$$ - When an ultra-quiet bathroom fan is installed.

$$ - When the fan has a heater or a humidity sensor.

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How high is the ceiling where the bathroom fan needs to be installed?

$ - When the ceiling is of average height.

$$ - When the ceiling is of above-average height.

How large is the bathroom?

$ - When the bathroom is smaller and requires a lower capacity fan.

$$ - When the bathroom is larger and requires a higher capacity fan.

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Will the replacement bathroom fan fit where the existing fan once was?

$ - When the new bathroom fan will fit.

$$ - When the new bathroom fan is smaller or larger than the existing one and modifications need to be made to drywall or other surrounding areas.

Ask the Pro:

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1. How long do you expect the installation of the new bathroom exhaust fan to take?

2. What type of bath exhaust fan do you recommend?

3. Do any changes need to be made to the duct work or electrical wiring to install the new fan?

4. How loud will the fan be?

5. Will the new fan fit where the existing fan is currently installed?

6. Does the size of my bathroom require a higher capacity fan?

7. Are you and your crew insured?

8. Is cleanup included in the cost estimate?

Related:

+ Cost of Whole House Fan Installation

+ Cost of Ceiling Fan Installation

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Cost of Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation for mid-grade bath fan
Average Cost $197.23	High $214.19
	Low $180.27
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Cost of Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation fixed fee (to install pre-purchased fan)
Average Cost $162.22	High $218.33
	Low $106.11
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